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Exercise for Frail Elders-2nd Edition

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ISBN: 9781450416092

©2014

Page Count: 336


As the older adult population increases, so does the demand for fitness professionals who understand the capabilities and special needs of seniors with illnesses, disabilities, chronic disorders, and sedentary lifestyles. Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, is the only exercise fitness guidebook that focuses on working with frail elders and adults with special conditions. It is an invaluable resource for improving functional fitness, maintaining aspects of independent living, and enhancing quality of life.

 

With Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, readers will gain a deeper understanding of 14 medical conditions common to older adults, how these conditions may affect participants’ ability to perform activities of daily living, and what exercises can help them maintain and increase functional fitness. This book focuses on special needs stemming from conditions including arthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic issues, osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

 

The updated second edition provides a broader focus on balance, a critical component of any functional fitness program, to aid in designing classes that incorporate various stability exercises. Exercises that provide significant benefits to balance are indicated with a symbol to ensure effective program design. Additional features of this edition include the following:

· Learning objectives at the beginning and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter provide a framework for understanding.

· Reproducible forms provide readers with easy-to-use appraisals, questionnaires, and exercise logs for evaluating clients.

· Checklists and reference charts highlight key areas of concern and consider specific needs when planning functional fitness programs for clients.

· Guidelines and safety precautions for special conditions and how they apply to range-of-motion exercises, resistance training, aerobic exercise, and stretching have been updated.

· Specific exercise instructions, including variations and progression options, show professionals how to add interest and challenge for participants.

· Suggested resources encourage exercise leaders to continue their education.

 

Exercise for Frail Elders, Second Edition, is an easy-to-follow resource for working with elderly individuals in assisted living and nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, day centers, senior centers, recreation and community centers, and home health care environments. This unique guuide has the hands-on information necessary for creating safe and effective exercise programs and understanding medical disorders, safety precautions for specific disorders, and implications for exercise. Readers will learn to design and teach a dynamic fitness program for older adults—and keep it fun, safe, and functional—with Exercise for Frail Elders.

Audience

Reference for professionals working with frail elders and older adults in specialized or residential settings and for health agencies providing personal assistance, nursing, and functional skill training to elders in their homes; textbook for students interested in working with the elderly in recreational and wellness programs and in the fitness industry in general.